Sister U Matter!

You failed miserably. It was a huge mistake. Things just didn’t turn out the way you planned. Ever been there? Yeah, I have been there, too… actually, a time or two or three or four...

Now what?

Okay, the pregnancy wasn’t planned. The relationship failed. The people you trusted most betrayed you.

Now what?

You lied and now the lie has been exposed. You lost your only source of income. Your best friend is no longer on this Earth.

Now what?

How do I bounce back from this one, you now ask? How can I move forward? This went waaay too far this time. I’ll never recover from this.

Now what?

My suggestion: Take the next step. Make the next move. Think the next thought. For some of us that may simply be just getting out of bed. Take it! For others, it may be as complex as developing a business plan. Make the move!

Whatever your Now What?  Just move forward or step up!

Remember…Sister U Matter!®

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Give me my flowers now!

Have you ever heard that saying?  I grew up hearing it and had a pretty good grasp at its meaning. However, I have to tell you that the older I become, the better I grasp this saying’s meaning.

Here’s my take: Honor people while they are living here on Earth. How do you do that? Buy lots of flowers and give them away? You could but try these too: Say thank you. Speak kind words. Encourage others. Say “I love you” to your loved ones. Congratulate others regarding their successes. Give a smile when passing by on the sidewalk. Give a compliment. Just call to say ‘Hi’. Send a pleasant note.

Always remember…Sister U Matter!®

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Don’t wait to do what you know you are purposed to do. Take a step, even if it is a very small one.  Start today. Start right now. That step could be even as simple as starting to discover what your purpose may be. Our life span here on Earth is so short and unpredictable. We truly can be well and living one moment and the very next moment, not well and/or not even living.

I am encouraging you in this way because I have witnessed (I’m sure you have too) and so many others are experiencing the sudden loss of a loved one. In many cases, the loved one was still so full of expectancy regarding all of the things they would accomplish with the rest of their lives and sometimes with a second chance at life. But suddenly and catching their loved ones by surprise, they leave this world still full of all of the purpose, hopes and dreams that they had come to cherish and anticipate.

Don’t wait. Live your purpose. Tomorrow is not promised. (To be really honest about it, the rest of today is not even promised.) Trust me--there will never be a perfect time. There will never be perfect conditions. There will always be something that seems out of sync but don’t let that stop you from moving forward towards achieving your purpose, your hopes and your dreams.

Spread the word…Sister U Matter!®

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Yes, it’s a new year. It is even the beginning of a new decade. Commonly during this season, we hear "Happy New Year! Happy New You!" It sounds cute and maybe even encouraging and motivating. The new year portion is true but what about the new you? Is it true?

You see Sisters, we can’t be a “new you” if we bring in old junk into the new year. It’s simply a new year but the same old you showed up in it.

Do a self-check. Did you bring unforgiveness, bitterness, and/or negative habits into the new year? If so, I encourage you to commit to leaving those right here in this point of new year. Don’t keep carrying that toxic stuff expecting something new and better this year. It can’t happen!

Yes, it’s a new year and the new you portion is your choice. Choose wisely! New You?

Spread the word…Sister U Matter!®

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Happy New Year!!!

I am celebrating a very special milestone—I refer to it as my birth date. No, it’s not the celebration of the day I physically entered into the world. (Although I make a big deal out of that day too; as a matter of fact, I celebrate the entire month of December-smile.)

The birth date that I’m celebrating is my birth announcement to the world on January 7, 2015 that I am an inspirational writer and speaker. Yep, I'm five this week! Who knew what taking that one step would lead to. You see, I had been writing privately for years but on January 7, 2015, I formally introduced my writing to motivate, educate and inspire others.

I encourage you to join the celebration. No, I’m not interested in a big party or any recognition, I want you to join the celebration with me by daring to “go public” with your talents, dreams, ideas and/or goals. I have to tell you, it is very encouraging to me to know that I am exploring the depth of my writing gift. It has been very gratifying and motivating to actually view my own published work.

So again, I encourage you to join the celebration with me by “going public”. I promise you won’t regret it. Hey, be sure to invite me to your “party” so I can return the favor and celebrate with you. There’s an awesome future waiting for you. 

Always remember...Sister U Matter!®

B.C. Raines

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